work through

verb

worked through; working through; works through
: to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant) successfully
He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression.

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McBride said the tech allowed her students another way to ask questions, get an explanation differently, or work through something at their own pace. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026 While Sara was working through her struggles, her mom was having her own existential crisis about what she’d be inspired to do next. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Another parent voiced concerns about how a reduction in technology use could impact high-performing students, like their own, who receive more advanced work through their devices. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 Our goal is to get the right people in custody and work through the justice system. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for work through

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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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